Pralhad Joshi reviews Kendriya Vidyalaya infrastructure, flags key concerns

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has reviewed the functioning and infrastructure of Kendriya Vidyalayas across India. The meeting comes amid a wider push to address concerns around the country's education and examination systems.Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has reviewed the functioning and infrastructure of Kendriya Vidyalayas across India.Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday reviewed the functioning and infrastructure of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country, with a focus on identifying gaps and improving school facilities.Joshi chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Education and sought updates on the current status of Kendriya Vidyalayas, including infrastructure and other issues that require attention.The minister discussed measures to address the concerns and stressed that KVs must continue to provide students with a safe and conducive environment for learning.INFRASTRUCTURE TAKES CENTRE STAGEDuring the meeting, officials briefed Joshi on the functioning of KVs and the condition of infrastructure across the school network. The review also covered issues that may be affecting the delivery of facilities and the overall learning environment. Joshi said the focus should remain on resolving such concerns and improving school facilities so that students can learn in better conditions.In a post on social media, the education minister said he had reviewed matters concerning Kendriya Vidyalayas with senior ministry officials and taken updates on infrastructure and other issues requiring attention. He also said measures to address these concerns were discussed during the meeting.The review is significant for KVs, which serve students across the country and cater to a large number of children, including those of transferable central government employees.A SECOND EDUCATION REVIEW IN TWO DAYSThe Kendriya Vidyalaya meeting came a day after Joshi held discussions with senior officials, including the education secretary, on matters concerning the National Testing Agency (NTA).The NTA meeting focused on strengthening institutional mechanisms, streamlining examination processes and making the agency more responsive to students.The two meetings come as the Education Ministry continues to review different parts of the education system, from school infrastructure to the conduct of major competitive examinations.JOSHI TAKES CHARGE AMID EXAM PRESSUREJoshi became Union Education Minister on July 26, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned from the post following student protests linked to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.Since taking charge, Joshi has been involved in discussions around strengthening examination systems and addressing concerns raised by students.The latest review puts school infrastructure back in focus, with the minister asking officials to identify issues and work towards improving facilities.For Kendriya Vidyalayas, the immediate emphasis is on ensuring that infrastructure gaps do not affect the classroom experience and that students continue to have a supportive environment in which to study.(With PTI inputs)- EndsPublished By: Princy ShuklaPublished On: Aug 11, 2026 11:14 IST